JOB DESCRIPTION

VACANCY NOTICE 859 

This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL”s member countries only.

Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.

Please be aware that your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government will be responsible for all of your salary/remuneration, social insurance, pension contributions, welfare benefits, family allowances, benefits during your assignment at INTERPOL as well as travel, removal expenses related to your arrival at and departure from INTERPOL, and any other related costs depending on your circumstances. It is requested that you obtain in writing, confirmation from your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government that it agrees with these CONDITIONS OF SECONDMENT. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB.

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 member states. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. INTERPOL is now looking for a qualified candidate as a Specialized Officer DVI within the Forensics and Police Data Managemnet Sub0Directorate which is part of the​​​​​​ Executive Directorate Police Services.

Job title: Specialized Officer DVI
Reporting To: Coordinator DVI
Location: Lyon
Duration (in months): 36 Months
Grade: 5
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application: 23 November 2025

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Under the supervision and guidance of the management, a Specialized Officer in the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Unit of the Forensics and Police Data Management Sub-Directorate (FPDM) will assume the responsibility for continuing with existing activities, as well as establishing new programs, which provide forensic assistance and/or technical databases within the General Secretariat in order to serve all members of the INTERPOL community regarding disaster victim identification.  These assignments will be accomplished through the timely treatment of INTERPOL messages; the creation of reports; hosting of meetings; liaison with partners from law enforcement and industry; and the organization of conferences.  He/she will may also be called upon to lead or participate in INTERPOL Incident Response Teams (IRTs) in case of a DVI-related event when appropriate.

The Specialized Officer shall maintain a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge in the area of disaster victim identification and make recommendations on improving procedures within this domain.

The Specialized Officer will maintain working relationships with all staff members within the Organization and heads/staff members of National Central Bureaus (NCBs), officials from law enforcement agencies, international organizations and visitors from outside the Organization.

Under the authority of the Assistant Director/Coordinator, the Specialized Officer will:

• Administer and organize assigned duties based on the needs of NCBs (National Central Bureaus) and initiate, prepare and co-ordinate activities, projects or police operations in specific areas based on Member Countries” needs.
• Organize and participate in the annual INTERPOL DVI conferences and the biannual INTERPOL DVI Working Group meetings.
• Prepare written reports and briefings, review regularly documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the DVI Guide and make oral presentations on the unit’s activities in appropriate fora and to visitors.
• Analyze pertinent information and disseminate as appropriate.
• Liaise closely with experts of their specialized fields in Member Countries and external organizations.
• Represent and and/or replace the DVI Coordinator in case of absence.
• Lead or Participate in INTERPOL Incident Response Teams (IRT) in case of a DVI-related event.

Perform any other duties as required by supervisors.

Education and qualification required:

• Three-to-four years’ education at a University or other specialized higher education establishment in a relevant field.
• Specialized training and experience in disaster victim identification (DVI)
• General police and/or law enforcement training would be an additional asset.

Experience required:

• At least three years in an area relevant to DVI, ten years’ experience if the incumbent does not have the required level of education.
• Experience in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software in addition to DVI related applications.
• Experience in international police co-operation would be an additional asset.
• Physical and psychological aptitude to actively participate in all areas of a disaster victim identification (DVI) mission

languages:

• Fluency in English (written and oral)
• Knowledge of a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an additional asset.

Abilities required:

• Strong Communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivering of presentaions)
• Personal and professional maturity;
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning;
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment;
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity;
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks;
• Ability to synthesize;
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to think/plan operationally and strategically.
• Ability to transform initiatives into new working practices.